What is your ministry?
I oversee the quality of the formal education of future Christian leaders and the development of the future of education in our college. In addition to that, I led a mission course and worked as a therapist with cancer patients.
When did you trust Christ?
Upon completing my studies in the USA, I was employed by a large corporation that moved me around once a year. It was hard for me to find a church I liked. I was not saved then and preferred to attend Catholic churches, but there were very few of these in the South of the US, especially in the small towns where I had lived. I started to attend a Free Will Baptist Church in Somerville, Ga. I loved the people, the pastor, and the message. I got saved at Easter in 1998.
What have been the defining moments of your Christian walk?
In 2018, I realised that I was not obedient to God and that he was calling me to do something else. After one year of prayers, I have decided to take a step of faith and leave the corporate world. I sold my share of a large travel business and, in December 2019, parted ways with my old life. In March 2020, COVID shut down the world and ruined travel-related business. I knew then that everything that happened in my life was God's timing. I trusted he would have a new assignment for me. He did! Soon, I met the college president where I am currently working and was offered an online teaching job. Later, I got more responsibilities and knew God had even bigger plans for me. Everything I have learned in leadership, mentoring, and coaching is now needed in my work. I am still learning and experiencing His goodness every day. I am happy and fulfilled with the change he brought to my life.
What do you hope to gain from participating?
I expect to become equipped, acquainted, and fueled. I believe having this time would be meaningful for me but also benefit my students (I can meet future faculty there) and the overall quality of education (I can get an idea for the subjects we need to teach at the college to be current and relevant). I am looking forward to that opportunity.
What is your leadership role or what were your past leadership roles?
I am currently the director of an undergraduate program of studies. My job is to train young Christian leaders and prepare them to lead and care for others. I also work with the president to develop and modernise our college's offering to meet the younger generations' educational needs. In addition, I am leading an IMPACT OUTREACH MISSIONS COURSE at our college, which is a new venture for me.
Why should someone invest in your ministry?
Nothing is more important than training and preparing the new generation of leaders. I lead the program that provides students with formal and accredited EU education focusing on theology and social sciences. My job is to choose relevant courses, topics, and faculty. I know that the program I manage is successful because of the mix of subjects being taught - we emphasise leadership skills, mentoring, coaching skills, and theological preparation.
